GIS Technician

Job Posting Title:

GIS Technician

Department:

Planning & Development Services

Location:

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range:

$21.15 - $30.13

Close Date:

October 13 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents communities and addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance building a culture of flexibility learning and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician performs a variety of technical tasks in support of GIS functions. Creates and maintains maps and geographic data in spatial and tabular form for use by departments public agencies consultants and contractors. Provides technical support to staff including troubleshooting and software installation maintains assigned aspects of the GIS database and generates maps and AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop analyze and implement GIS applications in support of County functions. Process prepare convert and enter geographic data into the GIS. Create and maintain spatial layers and update tabular data for departmental with the development and implementation of GIS database structures metadata standards and quality assurance/control digital and printed cartographic products. Create update and publish maps at various scales for utilities zoning reference topography political boundaries and property/parcel and train staff in the use of GIS applications including data queries map display and general troubleshooting. Research and interpret legal descriptions by reviewing deeds and surveys to ensure accurate property boundaries in the GIS routine system maintenance including data backups software installations and with County departments and outside agencies to ensure GIS data is current and sensitive or confidential records maps or documents in accordance with applicable privacy and security requirements.*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssociates Degree in a related field.2 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONSCREENING AND COMPLIANCEThe offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical to all County safety all FEMA training(s) assigned to this of a valid New Mexico drivers license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this required supervisor training if CONDITIONSWork is typically performed in an indoor office environment with moderate noise levels controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical environments may occasionally involve working around machinery with moving parts or stationery TOOLS AND MATERIALSEquipment typically used to perform administrative duties includes the telephone computer terminal computer printer computer keyboard typewriter photocopy machine fax machine and and products handled in the course of performing essential duties vary but may include files forms reports various other paperwork a wide variety of basic office supplies and equipment.

Required Experience:

IC